embarrassing

adjective

1. 1

   hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

   awkward (or embarrassing or difficult) moments in the discussion

   an awkward pause followed his remark

2. 2

   causing to feel shame or chagrin or vexation

   the embarrassing moment when she found her petticoat down around her ankles

   it was mortifying to know he had heard every word